Knox County Schools Remove Alex Haley's 'Roots' from Libraries
In Tennessee, Knox County Schools have opted to take Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning book 'Roots' out of school libraries. This novel chronicles the lineage of a man who was sold into slavery in the United States and inspired a significant television miniseries adaptation. Additionally, a statue honoring Haley is located in East Knoxville. WATE reported on this decision.
Key facts
- Knox County Schools removed Alex Haley's 'Roots' from school libraries.
- 'Roots' won the Pulitzer Prize.
- The book was adapted into a mini-series.
- A statue of Alex Haley is located in East Knoxville.
- The removal was reported by WATE.
Entities
Artists
- Alex Haley
Institutions
- Knox County Schools
- WATE
Locations
- Knoxville
- Tennessee
- United States
- East Knoxville